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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.26, 362.08 and 183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.26, 362.08 and 183.55 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.26 : 362.08 = 183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.26/362.08 = 183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.26x = 362.08 × 183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.26x = 66,458.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,458.42/262.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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